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Cowley County, KS market data
How Cowley County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 34,382
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 13,387
- Median household income
- $57,878
- +15.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $120,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,490
- Highest market score
- 64
- Grocery stores, #555 of 2,070 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Cowley County has an estimated 34,382 people and 13,387 households. Population estimates put the population change in Cowley County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Cowley County is $57,878, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 15.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cowley County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Of the business types scored in Cowley County, grocery stores (64), bakeries and dessert shops (62) and primary care and pediatric clinics (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #555 of 2,070 scored counties.
Cowley County is part of the Arkansas City-Winfield area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (44% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cowley County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cowley County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 64 | #555 of 2,070 | 5 | 3.7 | $14.9M | 160 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #459 of 1,889 | 6 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 181 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #480 of 1,656 | 7 | 5.2 | $2.4M | 135 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #903 of 2,402 | 24 | 17.9 | $3.1M | 92 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,086 of 2,405 | 59 | 44.1 | $764K | 115 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,112 of 2,394 | 63 | 47.1 | $267K | 175 | 41 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,177 of 2,405 | 110 | 82.2 | $410K | 111 | 46 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #1,245 of 2,339 | 28 | 20.9 | $416K | 97 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #758 of 1,422 | 6 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 117 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #1,186 of 2,261 | 10 | 7.5 | $7.4M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #1,148 of 2,087 | 14 | 10.5 | $1.7M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,313 of 2,358 | 20 | 14.9 | $1.9M | 81 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 47 | #1,335 of 2,401 | 58 | 43.3 | $257K | 96 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 46 | #814 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 100 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #922 of 1,611 | 5 | 3.7 | $849K | 85 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,297 of 2,222 | 15 | 11.2 | $3M | 99 | 24 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 45 | #1,039 of 1,771 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 110 | 17 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 45 | #1,119 of 1,886 | 13 | 9.7 | $1.3M | 131 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #1,315 of 2,088 | 17 | 12.7 | $546K | 83 | 3 |
| Gyms | 44 | #1,132 of 1,792 | 9 | 6.7 | $1M | 79 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,473 of 2,378 | 34 | 25.4 | $438K | 98 | 18 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,448 of 2,229 | 26 | 19.4 | Index only | 151 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 41 | #957 of 1,451 | 7 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 84 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,442 of 2,210 | 22 | 16.4 | $1.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,512 of 2,176 | 24 | 17.9 | Index only | 130 | 6 |
| Tire shops | 40 | #1,027 of 1,530 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,726 of 2,385 | 53 | 39.6 | $220K | 103 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,440 of 2,063 | 15 | 11.2 | $3M | 81 | 5 |
| Electricians | 37 | #882 of 1,160 | 5 | 3.7 | $6.4M | 54 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 36 | #1,022 of 1,328 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,385 of 1,769 | 11 | 8.2 | $1.1M | 121 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #1,142 of 1,490 | 8 | 6.0 | $2.1M | 88 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 34 | #1,016 of 1,302 | 6 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 89 | 4 |
| Pizza | 34 | #1,668 of 2,090 | 14 | 10.5 | $3.2M | 63 | 24 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,045 of 1,356 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,818 of 2,057 | 18 | 13.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 19 |
| Pet businesses | 27 | #1,961 of 2,200 | 20 | 14.9 | $485K | 55 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 24 | #1,205 of 1,327 | 9 | 6.7 | $1.7M | 54 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 23 | #1,612 of 1,707 | 11 | 8.2 | $2.9M | 62 | 12 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 21 | #1,348 of 1,461 | 7 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 18 | #1,272 of 1,334 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.2M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 18 | #2,121 of 2,272 | 30 | 22.4 | $785K | 63 | 18 |
| Veterinarians | 14 | #1,442 of 1,485 | 8 | 6.0 | $1.2M | 45 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.0 | $544K | 80 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.2 | $7.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $16.1M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.7M | Too few | 6 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Cowley County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $14.9M | $1,112 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.7M | $2,888 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $45.1M | $3,367 | 83 |
| Groceries | $74.4M | $5,560 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $11.6M | $870 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.3M | $694 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.8M | $1,256 | 97 |
| Pets | $9.7M | $724 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $23.4M | $1,746 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.5M | $1,759 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $32.2M | $2,408 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $14.7M | $1,099 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $170M | $12,697 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cowley County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 34,382−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 13,387
- Median age
- 39.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,126 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $57,878+15.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,245
- Median home value
- $120,900
- Jobs located here
- 13,490
- Daytime population
- 33,626Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Cowley County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Cowley County at 34,382 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 13,387 households. Median household income rose 15.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cowley County, KS spend?
Households in Cowley County spend about $170M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $74.4M on groceries and $45.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cowley County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cowley County, KS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cowley County are for grocery stores (64), bakeries and dessert shops (62) and primary care and pediatric clinics (61). Cowley County ranks #555 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
How does Cowley County, KS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cowley County is $57,878 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $120,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cowley County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (44% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Cowley County, each ranked against other counties.
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